Kate Spade's Frances Valentine brand just opened its first-ever physical store — take a look inside

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November 20, 2018 5:51 PM

Kate Spade's newer brand, Frances Valentine, opened its first physical store in Manhattan last week. Here's what it's like to shop there.

Kate and Andy Spade started Frances Valentine in 2015

Frances Valentine, the handbag and accessories brand cofounded by the late Kate Spade, opened its first physical store in Manhattan last week.

Kate and Andy Spade started Frances Valentine

"We don't know what the future holds for us, but we are determined to continue to make her beautiful work live on through Frances Valentine," Arons said in an email to Business Insider in June. "We will be stronger for her, more connected to each other through her."

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The Frances Valentine pop-up opened on November 15, across the street from a Kate Spade store in Midtown Manhattan.

Kate had not been part of her namesake handbag label for more than a decade at the time of her death.

The accessories label, which sells luxury handbags and shoes, was founded by the late designer and her husband in 2015.

In the front of the store was a simple display with a few handbags and pairs of shoes.

The store was small and had a lot of natural light pouring in.

Handbags, shoes, and jewelry were displayed on simple white shelves that allow the bright-colored designs to pop out.

There weren't price tags on anything in the store, but online, most handbags cost between $195 and $395.

There were tables around the store with smaller accessories, too, like wallets and clutch bags.

Many of the designs in store were bright and colorful, similar to Kate Spade's namesake brand.

The store also carried products from the "Love Katy" collection, inspired by Spade's own wardrobe.

The "Love, Katy" collection was launched in honor of Spade.

The pop-up had a homey feel to it, with big couches and chairs and a big colorful carpet in the center.

The store will be open through January.

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